Encyclopedia: Glucose Tolerance Test
A glucose tolerance test in medical practice is the administration of glucose to determine how quickly it is cleared from the blood. The test is usually used to test for diabetes, insulin resistance, and sometimes reactive hypoglycemia. The glucose is most often given orally so the common test is technically an oral glucose tolerance test . The test may be performed as part of a panel of tests, such as...
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I have to have one and I'm freaked. :( Did it make anyone throw up? ...
Don't be freaked. It's safe and easy. After fasting overnight, you'll be asked to drink a bottle of syrupy sweet flavored sugar water in five minutes or less, which may be...
Asked by oceanblue - 12 months ago
I am 7 months pregnant and I am having this test done Monday. Anyone that...
Actually, it doesn't taste bad. I have had an orange flavored one (kinda tasted like orange soda) and a fruit punch one that was good.
Asked by blackdiamond2425 - 15 months ago
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Side Effects of Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
I had to take a glucose tolerance test because I had some high readings 2 hours after eating and one high fasting reading. I fasted for 12 hours before the test and shortly after I drank the glucose
Sep 06, 2008
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when will I know
You will probably know tomorrow after the OGTT (oral glucose tolerance test). David You will probably know tomorrow after the OGTT (oral glucose tolerance test). David
Jun 03, 2008
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Third Trimester of Pregnancy Gestational Diabetes
Hello all. I took the 1 hour oral glucose tolerance test and it came back at 156. Normal is anywhere between 139 and 144. So I have been scheduled for a 3 hour glucose test to determine if I have
Oct 17, 2006
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I am pregnant and wanted to know when I need to have the Glucose Tolerance...
The test is given between week 24 and week 28 of the pregnancy. First you drink glucose, which is very sweet. You can mix it will water to help it...
Asked by Ding - 1 month ago
I had an Oral Glucose Tolerance Test last week. I am 26 weeks pregnant. The...
If your blood glucose level was greater than 130 mg/dL, your provider will likely recommend you take another diabetes screening test that requires you to fast (not eat anything) before...
Asked by Ruby123 - 1 month ago
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